Installation manual

Microprocessor controlled constant current regulator

Type MCR³ 2.5 kVA to 30kVA

AM.07.360e Edition 2.0

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Table of contents

1. About this manual

1.1. How to work with the manual ..............................................................................................................5
1.2. Record of changes..............................................................................................................................5
1.3. Icons used in the manual ....................................................................................................................5
1.4. Abbreviations and terms .....................................................................................................................6

2. Safety
2.1. Use......................................................................................................................................................9
2.2. Safety symbols....................................................................................................................................9
2.3. Signs on the equipment ....................................................................................................................10
2.4. Qualified personnel ........................................................................................................................... 10
2.5. Liability .............................................................................................................................................. 10
2.6. Installation......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.7. Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.8. Action in the event of an equipment malfunction .............................................................................. 11
2.9. Maintenance and repair ....................................................................................................................12
2.10. CE certification.................................................................................................................................. 12
2.11. Guarantee .........................................................................................................................................12

3. Description
3.1. Series circuit system overview.......................................................................................................... 13
3.2. Intended use ..................................................................................................................................... 13
3.3. Non linear loads ................................................................................................................................ 13
3.4. Lay-out of the equipment cabinets.................................................................................................... 14
3.5. Components......................................................................................................................................19
3.6. Working principle .............................................................................................................................. 24
3.7. Nameplate.........................................................................................................................................25
3.8. Options.............................................................................................................................................. 26

4. Inspection and transport

4.1. Inspect equipment on delivery .......................................................................................................... 29
4.2. How to transport the crate.................................................................................................................29
4.3. Unpack at installation area and transport equipment........................................................................ 29

5. Pre-installation
5.1. How to pre-install - general procedure .............................................................................................. 31
5.2. Prepare substation ............................................................................................................................31
5.3. Install power supply .......................................................................................................................... 35
5.4. Plan cables and lay-out of cables .....................................................................................................36

6. Installation
6.1. Main installation procedure ............................................................................................................... 43
6.2. Check pre-installation ....................................................................................................................... 43
6.3. Required tools...................................................................................................................................44
6.4. Install.................................................................................................................................................44
6.5. Remove panels .................................................................................................................................45
6.6. Switch OFF power supply .................................................................................................................48
6.7. Route cables ..................................................................................................................................... 48
6.8. Install additional earthing .................................................................................................................. 49
6.9. Connect power input supply..............................................................................................................50

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 6.10. Connect output to series circuit......................................................................................................... 52
6.11. Connect back-indication signals ON and REG.ERR .........................................................................57
6.12. Connect remote control cables ......................................................................................................... 58
6.13. Install panels ..................................................................................................................................... 58

7. Technical data
7.1. Technical characteristics ...................................................................................................................59
7.2. Applicable standards.........................................................................................................................60
7.3. ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ............................................................................................... 60
7.4. Ambient conditions............................................................................................................................60
7.5. Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................... 61
7.6. J-Bus PCB: Slave connections ......................................................................................................... 62

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 About this manual

1 About this manual

The manual shows the information necessary to:
- install

the MCR3 2.5 to 30 kVA.

- 2.5 to 12.5 kVA: small cabinet;
- 15 to 30 kVA: big cabinet;

If in the manual the term equipment is used, this refers to both the small and the big cabinet.

1.1 How to work with the manual

1. Familiarize yourself with the structure and content.
2. Carry out the actions completely and in the given sequence.

1.2 Record of changes

Edition Editor Check Date Description
1.0 New
2.0 MR KBL, 12/2010 Restructuring and adaptation after midlife update2
VHE,
AHU,
WEW

1.3 Icons used in the manual

For all WARNING symbols, see the chapter 2.

CAUTION NOTE
Can cause damage to the Gives further information.
equipment.

Small cabinet: represents Represents applicability only to

applicability only to the 2.5 to 12.5 the 15 to 30 kVA version.
kVA version

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1.4 Abbreviations and terms

Table: 1.1 Terms and abbreviations

Term or abbreviation Description

AC Alternating Current
AGLAS Airfield Ground Lighting Automation System
AWG American Wire Gauge
Binary notation All data in the digital circuits is treated using “1” and “0”.
Thus, all decimal notations are transcripted into binary
notations.
CCL Current Control Logic
CS Circuit Selector
CSM Circuit Selector Module
DC Direct Current
EFD Earth Fault Detection
EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
Equipment Both small cabinet and big cabinet, if the information is
the same
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
Hexadecimal notation This is a way to write numbers in base 16 notation,
instead of the standard base 10 notation. In the manual,
it is used for bits and addresses, because it identifies
better the active data address or data lines (16 or 8-bit
large).
HV High Voltage.
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
ILCMS Individual Lamp Control and Monitoring System
LA Lightning arrestor
LFD Lamp Fault Detection
LMC Local Master Controller
MCR3 Microprocessor Controlled Constant Current Regulator,
third generation
MW Multiwire
PC Personal Computer
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association
PVO A type of guidance sign with fluorescent lamps.
PE Protective Earth

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Term or abbreviation Description

PSL Power Supply Logic
RMS Root Mean Square
SCO Series CutOut
TBM Thyristor Block Module
UI User Interface

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2 Safety
Read all warnings carefully. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, death, or property
damage.

2.1 Use
To use the equipment safely:
„ Refer to the International Standard IEC 61820, Electrical installation for lighting and
beaconing of aerodromes - Constant current series circuits for aeronautical ground lighting -
System design and installation requirements, and to the International Standard IEC 61821,
Electrical installations for lighting and beaconing of aerodromes - Maintenance of
aeronautical ground lighting circuits for instructions on safety precautions.
„ Observe all safety regulations. To avoid injuries, always remove power prior to making any
wire connections and touching any live part. Refer to the International Standards IEC 61820
and IEC 61821.
„ In addition for a parallel power supply also take into account the International Standard IEC
60598 (for class I equipment).
„ Read and become familiar with the general safety instructions provided in this chapter
before you install, operate, maintain or repair the equipment.
„ Read and carefully follow the instructions given throughout this manual before installing,
operating, maintaining, or repairing the equipment.
„ Store this manual within easy reach of personnel installing, operating, maintaining or
repairing the equipment.
„ Follow all applicable safety procedures required by your company, industry standards, and
government or other regulatory agencies.
„ Obtain and read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials used.

2.2 Safety symbols

Become familiar with the safety symbols presented in this chapter. These symbols will alert you
to safety hazards and conditions that may result in personal injury, death, or property and
equipment damage.

WARNING 1: Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injury, death, or
equipment damage.

WARNING 2: Risk of electrical shock. Failure to observe this warning may result in
personal injury, death, or equipment damage.

WARNING 3: Disconnect equipment from line voltage. Failure to observe this

warning may result in personal injury, death, or equipment damage.

WARNING 4: Wear personal protective equipment. Failure to observe may result in

serious injury.

WARNING 5: Do not touch. Failure to observe this warning may result in personal
injury, death, or equipment damage.

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2.3 Signs on the equipment

ER
NG
- 83
DA VOLT
AGE

SCO
HIGH EUR
ION ULATOFF
OUT
CUT
UALING E TENS LE REG OR
D
MANRAT HAUT PERREGULAT
REA OPE UELN COU CH

DANGER DANGER
ORE MANTIO SWIT
BEF
Z LE LISA
LISE UTI
NT
AVA

DANG
ER
MANUAL
READ OPERAT
BEFORELE
MANUEL

LISEZ UTILISAT
AVANT
ING

ION

READ MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING HAUTE TENSION HIGH VOLTAGE
LISEZ LE MANUEL COUPER LE REGULATEUR
AVANT UTILISATION SWITCH REGULATOR OFF

A CUTOUT SCO - 83
CONSTANT CURRENT REGULATOR
REGULATEUR A COURANT CONSTANT
SINGLE PHASE

READ MANUAL
TYPE : BIPHASE 2P + T
INPUT :
V A 50/60Hz
BEFORE OPERATING
ENTREE :
OUTPUT :
kVA A
PHASE+T
R 2P
SINGLE
CONSTANT BIPHASE
REGULATO 50/60Hz

SORTIE :
A COURANT
CURRENT
UR AA 8STEPS
CONSTANT MAX.
REGULATE MAN.
: 8BRILL.
TYPE V
:
kVA
:
INPUT : :
ENTREE

REMOTE CONTROL : MAN. 8STEPS

:
OUTPUT CONTROL
SORTIE :
REMOTE
TELECOM:
: BELGIUM
OPTIONS : IN
NR SERIE
DE
SERIES
MADE
NUMERO

TELECOM : 8BRILL. MAX.

ID-Nº
B LISEZ LE MANUEL
OPTIONS :

ID-Nº
SERIES NR :
NUMERO DE SERIE :

AVANT UTILISATION MADE IN BELGIUM

A Low-voltage compartment B High-voltage compartment

The signs on the equipment are part of the safety provisions. Do not cover or remove the signs.
The signs must be present and legible during the entire life of the equipment.

2.4 Qualified personnel

The term qualified personnel is defined here as individual who thoroughly understand the
equipment and its safe operation, maintenance, and repair. Qualified personnel are physically
capable of performing the required tasks, familiar with all relevant safety rules and regulations
and have been trained to safely install, operate, maintain, and repair the equipment. It is the
responsibility of the company operating the equipment to see that its personnel meet these
requirements.

2.5 Liability
WARNING
Use of the equipment in ways other than described in the catalogue leaflet
and the manual may result in personal injury, death, or property and
equipment damage. Use this equipment only as described in the manual.

ADB cannot be held responsible for injuries or damages resulting from non-standard, unintended
applications of its equipment. The equipment is designed and intended only for the purpose
described in the manual. Uses not described in the manual are considered unintended uses an
may result in serious personal injury, death or property damage.
Unintended uses may result from taking the following actions:
„ Making changes to equipment that have not been recommended or described in this
manual or using parts that are not genuine ADB replacement parts or accessories.
„ Failing to make sure that auxiliary equipment complies with approval agency requirements,
local codes, and all applicable safety standards if not in contradiction with the general rules.
„ Using materials or auxiliary equipment that are inappropriate or incompatible with your ADB
equipment.
„ Allowing unqualified personnel to perform any task.

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2.6 Installation
Read the installation section of all system component manuals before installing your equipment.
A thorough understanding of system components and their requirements will help you install the
equipment safely and efficiently.

WARNING
Failure to follow these safety procedures can result in personal injury or
death.

„ Allow only qualified personnel to install ADB and auxiliary equipment. Use only approved
equipment. Using unapproved equipment in an approved system may void agency
approvals and will void the warranty.
„ Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which you are using
it.
„ Follow all instructions for installing components and accessories.
„ Install all electrical connections to local code provided they are not in contradiction with the
general rules.
„ Use only electrical wire of sufficient gauge and insulation to handle the rated current and
voltage demand. All wiring must meet local codes.
„ Route electrical wiring along a protected path. Make sure they will not be damaged by
moving equipment and animals (e.g. rodents).
„ Protect components from damage, wear, and harsh environment conditions.
„ Allow ample room for maintenance, panel accessibility (power products), and cover removal
(power products).
„ Protect equipment with safety devices as specified by applicable safety regulations.
„ If safety devices must be removed for installation, install them immediately after the work is
completed and check them for proper functioning.

2.7 Operation
Only qualified personnel, physically capable of operating the equipment and with no impairments
in their judgment or reaction times, should operate this equipment.

Read all system component manuals before operating the equipment. A thorough understanding
of system components and their operation will help you operate the equipment safely and
efficiently.
„ Before starting this equipment, check all safety interlocks and protective devices such as
panels and covers. Make sure all devices are fully functional. Do not operate the equipment
if these devices are not working properly. Do not deactivate or bypass automatic safety
interlocks or locked-out electrical disconnects or pneumatic valves.
„ Never operate equipment with a known malfunction.
„ Do not attempt to operate or service electrical equipment if standing water is present.
„ Use the equipment only in the environments for which it is rated. Do not operate the
equipment in humid, flammable, or explosive environments unless it has been rated for safe
operation in these environments.
„ Never touch exposed electrical connections on equipment while the power is ON. Make
sure the exposed electrical connections are proven to be dead.

2.8 Action in the event of an equipment malfunction

Do not operate a system that contains malfunctioning components. If a component malfunctions,
turn the system OFF immediately.
1. Disconnect and lock out electrical power.
2. Allow only qualified personnel to make repairs. Repair or replace the malfunctioning
component according to instructions provided in its manual.

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2.9 Maintenance and repair

Allow only qualified personnel to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks. Only
persons who are properly trained and familiar with ADB equipment are permitted to service the
equipment.
„ Always use safety devices when working on the equipment.
„ Follow the recommended maintenance procedures in your equipment manuals.
„ Do not service or adjust any equipment unless another person trained in first aid and Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is present.
„ Connect all disconnected equipment ground cables and wires after servicing equipment.
Ground all conductive equipment.
„ Use only approved ADB replacement parts. Using unapproved parts or making unapproved
modifications to equipment may void agency approvals, impair specified performance and
create safety hazards.
„ Check interlock systems periodically to ensure their effectiveness.
„ Do not attempt to service electrical equipment if standing water is present. Use caution
when servicing electrical equipment in a high-humidity environment.
„ Use tools with insulated handles when working with electrical equipment.

2.10 CE certification
The equipment is CE certified. It means that the product complies with the essential
requirements concerning safety and hygiene. The directives that have been taken into
consideration in the design are available on written request to ADB.

2.11 Guarantee
ADB guarantees that the performance of the equipment described in this manual, when sold by
ADB or its licensed representatives, meets the corresponding requirements of FAA and IEC.

The contractual warranty period applies for a period of 12 months after installation and at the
latest for a period of 24 monts after ex-works delivery. Any defect in design, material or
workmanship, which may occur during proper and normal use over this period will be repaired or
replaced by ADB free of charge, ex. works.

The warranty does not cover consumables and/or operational failure resulting from improper
maintenance or installation. Other damages caused by pavement maintenance equipment, snow
ploughs or aircraft arresting gear hooks are not considered as a result of proper use and are
beyond the scope of the warranty.

The warranty does not cover natural wear and tear or damage arising after delivery owing to
faulty or negligent handling, excessive strain, unsuitable materials for operation, deficient civil
engineering work, unsuitable soil conditions, and such chemical, electrochemical or electrical
influences as were not assumed at the time of the conclusion of the contract.

All liability for consequences of any inexpert alterations or repairs carried out by the purchaser or
a third party shall be waived. ADB shall in no event be liable to the purchaser for any further
claims, particularly claims for damages not affecting the goods themselves.

The above constitutes the limits of the liabilities of ADB in connection with the equipment covered
by this manual.

Also refer to the document ‘General Conditions for Deliveries and Services by ADB’.

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3 Description

3.1 Series circuit system overview

A B D E F

A Input power supply D Equipment

B Input disconnection device E Output disconnection device
C Remote control system F Series circuit

The equipment is a microprocessor-controlled constant current regulator.

3.2 Intended use

The equipment is designed to supply airport lighting series circuits at different intensity levels.
Any other or additional use will be considered not to be in conformity with the purpose.

Do not operate the equipment outside the limits of the specifications or outside the specified
ambient conditions.

3.3 Non linear loads

The equipment is fully compliant with several standards. See § 7.2.

Note
Non linear loads may negatively influence the correct operation of the equipment.

Examples:
- PVO loads are limited to 30 percent of the total load.
- It is recommended to switch blocks via ILCMS on a lower brightness step.

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3.4 Lay-out of the equipment cabinets

3.4.1 Outside - small cabinet: 2.5 to 10 kVa

A B C

Main items A Thyristor heatsink

B Fused input switch
C User interface
D Lifting lugs (option)
E Series CutOut (SCO) (option)
F CS cabinet (option)
G Wheels (option)
H Ground stud M6

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3.4.2 Inside - small cabinet: 2.5 to 10 kVa

J L N M I H R

O
B S
E Q
C
V
D
F
G
T
A
U

Main items A Input terminals (X1)

B Earth Fault Detection module (EFD)
(option)
C Output measurement transformers (TI2,
TI3)
D Tap (S6 to S1)
E Lightning arrestors (LA1, LA2)
F Output terminals (X2)
G Series choke (L1)
H Multiwire control (option)
I J-Bus logic (option)
J Thyristor Block Module (TBM)
K Power Supply Logic (PSL)
L Current Control Logic (CCL)
M Local Master Controller (LMC)
N Lamp Fault Detection (LFD) (option)
O Main contactor (K1)
P Input measurement transformer (TI1)
Q Output power transformer (T1)
R Thyristor (THP1)
S Fuses (F2, F3)
T Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
U Common mode choke
V Output terminals when you use a CSM

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3.4.3 Outside - big cabinet 15 to 30 kVa

A B C

H
F

Main items A Thyristor heatsink

B Fused input switch
C User interface
D Lifting lugs (option)
E Series CutOut (SCO) (option)
F CS cabinet (option)
G Wheels (option)
H Ground stud M6

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3.4.4 Inside - big cabinet 15 to 30 kVa

J L N M I H R

O
S
B
C Q

E F

D
V
G

T
A
U

Main items A Input terminals (X1)

B Earth Fault Detection module (EFD)
(option)
C Output measurement transformers (TI2,
TI3)
D Lightning arrestors (LA1, LA2)
E Output terminals (X2)
F Tap (S6 to S1)
G Series choke (L1)
H Multiwire control (option)
I J-Bus logic (option)
J Thyristor Block Module (TBM)
K Power Supply Logic (PSL)
L Current Control Logic (CCL)
M Local Master Controller (LMC)
N Lamp Fault Detection (LFD) (option)
O Main contactor (K1)
P Input measurement transformer (TI1)
Q Output power transformer (T1)
R Thyristor (THP1)
S Fuses (F2, F3, F4)
T Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
U Common mode choke
V Output terminals when you use a CSM

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3.4.5 Overview of component connections

B P
DS3 O
DS4
DS2

SW2
DS6
DS5

SW1 DS1

N
C01 C04

D F
A G E J6 J3 J1
D1

S3 C02 C03

J1 C07 C06
C07

SW1
DS1

SW1

C011 SW4
C06

S3
DS7

SW2
C012
DS8

DS2
C01

SW2 D2
SW2

S3 D3
D4
C013
C04

D5
C05
DS2

C014
DS11 DS9
SW6

SW5

DS1

DS3
DS10
SW7

DS4
DS4

DS3

C03
SW3

C08
DS2

C01
DS5

C02
DS3

C03

SW1
DS6

DS4

C09
DS1

C01

J5 J2
C04

SW2 C010 C05

D4
U
Q
D3
D2

SW1

J2
D5

I K
12
11
10

12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

P1 P2

W5
W6

J1

P3

I
12
11
10

12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

P1 P2

W5

C
W6
X3

J1
X8

P3
X2

I
12
11
10

12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

P1 P2
X4

W5
W6

J1
X5
X1

P3
X6
X7

H
P4
P3

J
P6

P5
P2
P1

L
R

A UI logic L Fuse (F2)

B EFD (option) M Output power transformer (T1)
C Main contactor (K1) N Output measurement transformer (TI2,
D TBM TI3)
E CCL O EFD resistors (option)
F LFD (option) P Output terminals (X2)
G LMC Q Series choke (L1)
H J-Bus interface (option) R Fused input switch (F1)
I Multiwire logic (option) S Input terminals (X1)
J PSL T Thyristors (THP1)
K Input measurement transformer (TI1) U Fuse (F3)

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3.5 Components
3.5.1 Power input

Input terminals The input terminals connect the power input

(X1) cables to the regulator. The size of these
terminals depends on the input current rating of
the regulator:

Common mode The common mode choke blocks the high-

choke frequency common-mode currents from the
power circuitry.

Series choke (L1) The series choke limits the current rise time of
the thyristors, the output transformer, and the
current loop. The series choke also limits the
harmonics on the current waveform.

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Fused input switch The fused input switch disconnects the

(F1) equipment from the mains power supply.

Fuses (F2, F3) The fuses F2 and F3 protect the wiring of the
equipment from overcurrent:
- F2 protects the low current mains wiring;
- F3 protects the wiring to measure the
primary voltage of the power transformer;

Main contactor The main contactor interrupts the maximum

(K1) input current. It also provides a positive
interruption of the input power circuitry on both
supply lines.

Input The input measurement transformer enables the

measurement equipment to measure the input current
transformer (TI1) accurately.

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Thyristors (THP1) The thyristors use phase control as a closed

loop regulation system to obtain the required
output current.

3.5.2 Power output

Output power The transformer has a set of primary and

transformer (T1) secondary taps. The primary taps can adapt to
the typical input voltages of 220, 240, 380, 400
or 416 V - 50 or 60 Hz. The secondary taps allow
the equpment to adapt to the actual load with a
set of steps: 2/8, 4/8, 6/8, 7/8, and 8/8.
The following exceptions apply:
- 25 and 30 kVA: only the primary taps 380,
400 or 416 V - 50 or 60 Hz.
- 25 and 30 kVA: 6.6 and 20 A power
transformers.
- 2.5 kVA: only the secondary taps 8/8 and 4/
8.

Output The output measurement transformer enables

measurement the equipment to measure the output current
transformer (TI2, accurately.
TI3)

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Output terminals The output terminals connect the equipment to

(X2) the series circuit.

Output terminals The output terminals connect the equipment to

when you use a the series circuit.
CSM

Lightning arrestors The output terminals connect the equipment to

(LA1, LA2) the series circuit. The output terminals are also
used as lighting arrestors.

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3.5.3 Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

Thyristor Block The TBM is the interface between the CCL and
Module (TBM) the thyristor gates. The TBM PCB controls the
thyristor gates to obtain the required conduction
angle. The TBM also provides fast overcurrent

J6
S3
S3
protection and asymmetric output voltage

J3
monitoring.

J1
J5

D1
S3
D2
D3
D4
D
D5
J2
Power supply The PSL supplies power to the other modules in
Logic (PSL) +12 / +5 / -12 V.
If the power supply to the PSL is interrupted, its
signal (Power Good) goes low in less than
20 ms. The PSL maintains the DC voltages for
about two seconds after a power failure, which

8
X
leaves sufficient time for the CCL to prepare a

4
X

5
X
fast restart without the loss of control data.

6
X

7
X
3
X

2
X
The PSL also provides 230 V AC for the internal

1
X
230 V AC components of the equipment. The
input lines have supplementary filters to reduce
the conducted emission of the equipment.

Current Control The CCL compares the actual output current

Logic (CCL) and the received brightness step request. The
CCL calculates the optimal conduction angle.
The CCL checks the tolerance of the output C07

current, the overcurrent, or open circuit condition

and produces the back-indication signals. In
C04

2
C06

SW

addition, the CCL also monitors the output circuit

C03
C05

and the input parameters.

C01
DS3
DS4

The CCL module also controls the back-

DS2

indication signals ON and REG.ERR.

DS1
C02

1
SW

Back-indication The equipment can send basic back-indication signals to a monitoring system. These signals
signals ON and indicate to the monitoring system if the equipment is ON or OFF.
REG.ERR These signals must have simple, potential free contacts. The maximum contact load is:
- AC - 110 V - 2 A - 220 VA;
- DC - 110 V - 2 A - 60 VA.

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Local Master The LMC communicates with the other modules

Controller (LMC) as a master via a local bus. The LMC processes
and distributes the messages it receives from
the other modules. Each slave has a control line C0

C0
11 C0
7
C0

to request transmission of data to the LMC.

12 6
SW
4
C0
13

DS7

DS1
The local bus connection uses the RS485
C0
14

DS8

SW1
SW7

SW6
protocol to send isolated signals over two wires.

SW5

DS11 DS9

DS2

SW2
DS10

C01
C0
8

C0
9

DS5
C0
10

SW3
DS6

DS3
DS4

C03
C0

C04
5

User Interface (UI) The user interface allows you to operate the
equipment, view the status and the parameters.
You can change some in Local Mode.

SW1
J2
D5

D2
D3
D4

SW2

J1
3.6 Working principle
The equipment varies the output voltage to the series circuit to keep the output current constant.
The conduction angle of the thyristor changes to vary the output voltage.
The sequence:
- The equipment receives a step request from a local or remote control.
- The CCL requests the contactor to close.
- The contactor closes.
- The CCL sends a request to the TBM to start firing the thyristors.
- The TBM fires the thyristor gates.
- The CCL compares the request with the actual output and adjusts the firing request to the
TBM, if necessary.
- The produced RMS voltage is fed into a power transformer.
- The power transformer transforms the voltage to the required output voltage.

This process will be maintained until no output is anymore demanded or if any of the safety
features are triggered. The equipment stops immediately when triggered by a safety feature. The
safety can only be reset at the TBM.

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3.7 Nameplate
Each equipment has a standard nameplate:

CONSTANT CURRENT REGULATOR

REGULATEUR A COURANT CONSTANT
SINGLE PHASE
TYPE : BIPHASE 2P + T
INPUT :
ENTREE : V A 50/60Hz
OUTPUT :
SORTIE : kVA A
REMOTE CONTROL : MAN. 8STEPS
TELECOM : 8BRILL. MAX.
OPTIONS :

ID-Nº
SERIES NR :
NUMERO DE SERIE :

MADE IN BELGIUM

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3.8 Options
Remote control The equipment can be controlled remotely with Multiwire, J-Bus, or a combination of the above.
The system automatically detects which communication method is available.

Multiwire Each equipment has a maximum of three multiwire PCBs connected to the LMC:
- MW1;
- MW2;
- MW3 (for CS only)

A multiwire PCB has 8 input and 8 output signals. The terminals handle the incoming and
outgoing signals between the equipment and the remote control system.

The multiwire interface provides control and back-indication signals for basic remote control
functions between the equipment and a remote control system.
The number of multiwire PCBs in the equipment determines the maximum number of available
terminals.

Note
It is necessary to configure a specific signal only to one terminal.

J-Bus J-Bus can be either a single or a dual databus:

- With a single databus, the equipment has only one communication channel.
- With a dual databus, the equipment has two redundant separate communications channels:
Bus A and Bus B. They should take different routes to avoid a communication failure if one
cable is interrupted.

Series CutOut The optional SCO acts as an output disconnection device between the equipment and the series
(SCO) circuit. The SCO also isolates the series circuit from the equipment during maintenance or testing
operations. The cover can be locked with a key to prevent unauthorized access.

Earth Fault The EFD shows the insulation resistance of the series circuit on the user interface. This value is
Detection (EFD) only an indication. To find out a more accurate value, use a specific measurement tool
(Megger).The EFD measures the insulation resistance between the series circuit and the earth.
The EFD module works when the equipment is connected to the mains supply, even if no output
current is present.
You can set two alarm levels, Level 1 and Level 2, for the measured values. Both alarm levels
can be set to any value between 20 kOhm and 250 MOhm. However, Level 1 must always be
higher than Level 2.
Working principle: A high-voltage resistor applies a stable, current-limited voltage of 500 V DC
between the series circuit and the ground or cable screen.

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Lamp Fault The LFD shows the number of defective light fittings on the UI.
Detection (LFD) The operation of the LFD is based on the change in the output waveforms when a series
transformer saturates as a consequence of the lamp having blown at the secondary side.
The LFD can be used together with a CS. It is then possible to calibrate the LFD module for two
or more different circuit combinations.
The accuracy for a calibrated LFD level is one light fitting with a margin of +/- 3 light fittings.
The LFD provides correct measurements only if these conditions apply:
- All lamp transformers are of the same type and rating;
- Reactive and capacitive loads are low;
- The cable capacitance towards ground is less than 1µF and is equally distributed in the
series loop.
- No non-linear lights, such as guidance signs, BRITE, serial-to-parallel adapts or poor
contacts at primary or secondary lamp transformers.

Circuit selector With a CS you can connect several (up to eight) series circuits to a single equipment.
(CS) The CS has two modes:
- Simultaneous: the equipment can connect to a number of the available circuits at the same
time;
- Alternate: the equipment can connect to only one circuit at a time.

The interface board converts the logic control signals (12 V DC) that come from the CCL PCB
into coil control voltages. If the equipment has a multiwire interface, the multiwire PCB MW3
serves as the remote control and back-indication interface for circuit selection.
The fuses F4 protect the power supply to the auxiliary transformer that feeds the CS logic. These
fuses are located close to the main fuse F1 and are accessible after removing the user interface
panel.

An auxiliary transformer T1 is used to adapt the input voltage to the contactor coil voltage level.

The type of high-voltage contactors (K1-K8) depends on the cabinet size. The number of
contactors depends on the number of circuits and can be from two to eight.
For the big cabinet the HV-circuit connects directly to the HV contactor terminals. For the small
cabinet there are separate connection terminals for the circuit connection.
The coil voltage of the HV contactors is standardized to 230 V 50/60 Hz.

Hour counters Measure the number of hours the equipment is ON, or the number of hours the equipment is ON
and produces output current that is higher than a set value.
If the equipment has a CS, each circuit has its own hour counter.

Overvoltage The overvoltage protection module protects the

protection input circuit from incoming voltage transients or
(MOV1A and peaks. The status of the modules is monitored.
MOV1B)
The overvoltage protection modules have
indicators. These indicators become red when
the protection is activated.

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4 Inspection and transport

4.1 Inspect equipment on delivery

Each equipment comes in a crate.
1. Check if the crate is not damaged.
2. If the crate is damaged, tell the carrier immediately.
3. Unpack the crates. See § 4.3.
4. Check if the equipment corresponds to your order.
5. Check the equipment for damage.
6. If the equipment is damaged or does not correspond to your order, tell the carrier
immediately.

4.2 How to transport the crate

CAUTION

- The maximum weight of the equipment is approximately 380 kg.

- Keep the crate in a vertical position at all times.
- Do not let the crate tilt or fall.
- The centre of gravity of the crate is not the same as the physical centre of
the crate.

4.3 Unpack at installation area and transport equipment

CAUTION

- Always use lifting lugs (option) and adequate hoisting cables to lift the
load.
- Do not let the load swing without control.

Prepare

1. Make sure that the equipment is at the A

installation area.
2. Remove the cover and side panels of the
crate.
3. Remove the bolts (A).
4. Install the lifting lugs (B).

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Lift

1. Secure a chain or a rope (A) to the lifting

lugs.
2. Slightly lift the equipment. The cables
A
tighten.
3. Carefully move the equipment to the
applicable location.

Equipment with wheels (option)

1. Push the equipment to the applicable

location.

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5 Pre-installation

5.1 How to pre-install - general procedure

1. Prepare the substation for the equipments. See § 5.2.
2. Plan a power supply for each equipment. See § 5.3.
3. Plan the cables and the lay-out of the cables. See § 5.4.

5.2 Prepare substation

5.2.1 Prepare

WARNING
Make sure that the supply voltage of the equipment is in accordance with the
local supply voltage.

1. Make sure that the substation complies with the general substation specifications.
See § 5.2.2.
2. Make sure that sufficient heat dissipation is present. See § 5.2.3.
3. Make sure that sufficient ventilation is present. See § 5.2.4.
4. Make sure that the substation layout meets the minimum specifications. See § 5.2.5.
5. Install an external fuse. See § 5.2.6.
6. Make sure that the circuit breakers are of the correct type. See § 5.2.7.
7. Install the separate disconnection devices. See § 5.2.8.

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5.2.2 Substation specifications

- For details on the substation specifications below, see ICAO Aerodome Design Manual,
Part 5 Electrical Systems, DOC 9157-AN/901.

Table: 5.1 Substation specifications

Item Description
Shelter - Clean and dry;
- Lockable;
- Fireproof;
- Separate construction with reinforced concrete floors and
walls;
- Adequate drainage;
- Sufficient room and lighting for personnel to do maintenance
work.
Location - Reasonable distance from the control tower to allow applicable
cable lengths;
- Leaves limitation surfaces free;
- Accessible in all weather conditions;
- Minimum interference with aircraft traffic.
Ventilation Good ventilation to prevent the equipment to become overheated.
Electrical connections - Sufficient number of conduits and cable entrance accesses;
- Sufficient power to supply all equipments;
- Access to the required power supply, remote control and series
circuit cabling;
- Ground network;
- External fuse and an electrical distribution cabinet;
- Disconnection devices for the input and output current.

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5.2.3 Provide heat dissipation

The equipment meets the FAA AC150/5345-10F standard for equipment efficiency.

Table: 5.2 Indicative values for heat dissipation

Equipment [kVA] Heat dissipation [W]

2.5 250
4 400
5 500
7 750
10 900
15 1200
20 1400
25 1750
30 1800

1. Make sure that the heat dissipation efficiency is better than 90% for an equipment less than
30kVA and at least 92% for a 30kVA equipment.

Note
The necessary heat dissipation also depends on the input voltage range and
on the ambient conditions.

5.2.4 Ventilation
1. Make sure that you do not block the
ventilation grids (A) on the sides and
bottom of the equipment.
B A
CAUTION
If there is not enough air-
flow, the components of the
equipment become too hot.

2. Handle the heatsink for the thyristors (B)

with care.

WARNING
The heatsink for the
thyristors becomes hot
when the equipment is in
operation.

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5.2.5 Substation layout

X Y

Table: 5.3 Clearance specifications

Clearance specification Distance [mm]

Between the rear of the machine and the wall, X Approximately 500
Between two machines (side by side), Y Minimum 50

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5.2.6 External fuse

- Install the external fuse, type gL/gG. For the specification, see the table below.

Table: 5.4 External fuse specifications

Equipment type [kVA] Equipment type voltage [V] External fuse [A]
2.5 208 to 240 25
380 to 416 25
4 208 to 240 35
380 to 416 25
5 208 to 240 50
380 to 416 25
7.5 208 to 240 63
380 to 416 35
10 208 to 240 80
380 to 416 50
15 208 to 240 100
380 to 416 63
20 208 to 240 125
380 to 416 80
25 380 to 416 100
30 380 to 416 125

5.2.7 Circuit breakers

- If you use circuit breakers, make sure they are of the type D, or an equivalent type. This
means that the magnetic trip current must be from 10 up to 14 times higher than the nominal
current.
- If you install more than one circuit breaker close to each other, make sure to take into
account the thermal derating to maintain the selectivity.

5.2.8 Disconnection devices

- Install a separate disconnection device for the input and output power, according to these
standards:
- FAA: AC 150/5345-10F and L829;
- IEC: IEC 61822.

5.3 Install power supply

- Install a power supply for each equipment. See the table in § 5.4.4.

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5.4 Plan cables and lay-out of cables

5.4.1 Procedure
1. Plan the layout of the cables. See § 5.4.2.
2. Plan the cable slack. See § 5.4.3.
3. Plan the power supply cables and earthing cables. See § 5.4.4.
4. Plan the remote control cables (option). See § 5.4.5.
5. Plan the cables for the series circuit. See § 5.4.6.
6. Install the cables for the substation. See § 5.4.7.

5.4.2 Plan layout of cables

Plan routing - Keep power cables and remote control cables separated from each other.
- Plan the routing of the cables. The small and big cabinets have different cable layouts.

Small cabinet 1. Plan the placement of the different cables:

- A: power input supply cables
Back
- B: power output supply cables from
output terminals
- C: power output supply cables from a
CS (option)
C A D
- D: remote control cables
- E: power output supply cables from an
SCO (option) B B,E E

Front

Big cabinet 1. Plan the placement of the different cables:

- A: power input supply cables
Back
- B: power output supply cables from
output terminals
- C: power output supply cables from a
CS (option)
C A A D
- D: remote control cables
- E: power output supply cables from an
SCO (option)

B E
Front

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5.4.3 Cable slack

- Leave enough slack for the cables. See the table below. This makes it easier to connect the
equipment later.

Table: 5.5 Cable slack for the different cable types

Cabinet type Cable slack [mm]

Big cabinet without CS:
Chassis protective earth: 1000
High voltage: 1500
Power supply: 1000
Remote control: 2000
Big cabinet with CS:
Chassis protective earth: 1500
High voltage: 1500
Power supply: 5000
Remote control: 2500
Small cabinet without CS:
Chassis protective earth: 1000
High voltage: 1500
Power supply: 1000
Remote control: 2000
Small cabinet with CS:
Chassis protective earth: 1500
High voltage: 1500
Power supply: 5000
Remote control: 2000

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5.4.4 Power supply cables and earthing cables

- Make sure the wire sections for the power supply and the earthing wire apply to the
equipment. See tables 5.6 and 5.7.

Table: 5.6 Input supply voltages for equipments supplied with 208 to 240 V

Output Fuse in Input current Section Section

power fused input supply earthing
[kVA] switch [A] wire [mm2] wire [mm2]
208 V 220 V 230 V 240 V
2.5 20 15 14 13 13 4 4
4 25 24 22 21 21 6 6
5 35 30 28 27 26 10 10
7.5 50 45 42 40 39 16 16
10 63 59 56 54 51 25 16
15 100 84 80 76 73 35 16
20 125 112 106 102 97 50 25

Table: 5.7 Input supply voltages for equipments supplied with 380 to 416 V

Output Fuse in Input current (max.) Section Section

power fused input supply wire earthing
[kVA] switch [A] [mm2] wire [mm2]
380 V 400 V 416 V
2.5 20 8 8 7 4 4
4 20 13 12 12 4 4
5 20 16 15 15 4 4
7.5 25 24 23 22 6 6
10 35 32 31 30 10 10
15 50 46 44 42 16 16
20 80 62 58 56 25 16
25 80 77 73 70 35 16
30 100 90 86 83 50 25

Table: 5.8 Output voltages

Rated powers [kVA] 2.5 4 5 7.5 10 15 20 25 30

Max. RMS output 378 606 757 1136 1515 2272 3030 3788 4545
voltage [V]

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Table: 5.9 Power input terminal sizes

Input current rating of Terminal size [mm2]
the regulator
Up to 50 A 16
Up to 100 A 35
Above 100 A 70

5.4.5 Cables to remote control interface

WARNING
Only earth the remote control cable at one location. Only earth the local bus
connection at the first equipment cabinet. Only earth the remote control bus at
the tower level.

Multiwire cables - Plan screened cables with the screen connected to the ground at only one end.
(option) - Plan the signal wires:
- Plan one paired wire for the signal and the other wire of that pair as a return. Bundle all
returns to the same terminal to minimize the voltage drop.
- Do not combine the remote control and back-indication signals in one cable, except
when these signals do not require more than low-level isolation. The latter is the case if
the remote control and back-indication signals use one common energy source.
- Calculate the wire sections. Take into account these items:
- The tolerances of the power supply;
- The maximum permitted voltage drop on the line. This is the minimum available power
supply voltage minus the minimum required voltage for the load. The coils of the relays
have a resistance of 1700 Ohm;
- The typical resistance;
- The required load current in each line;
- The number of signals that may exist at the same time.

Table: 5.10 Recommended multiwire cables

Type Number of conductors Diameter [mm]
JE-LiYCY with armouring type R, B, Q or Z number of signals + 0.5
return(s)
TWAVB number of signals + 0.8
return(s)

Table: 5.11 Wire sections and cable lengths for multiwire cables

Diameter [mm] Typical Power supply Maximum cable Maximum cable

resistance at tolerance [%] length 48 V DC length 24 V DC
55 °C [Ohm/m] [km] [km]
0.5 0.1 -5 3 0.65
-10 1.7 -
0.8 0.04 -5 7.5 1.5
-10 4 -

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J-Bus cables - For a Tx+/Tx- and Rx+/Rx- connection plan a twisted-pairs cable.
(option) - Provide screened (armoured) data cable according to the selected protocol:
- RS485 (2 wire communication).
- RS422 (4 wire communication).
- One cable for a single J-bus, two cables for a dual J-Bus.

Table: 5.12 Wire sections for J-Bus cables

Cable type Number of wires Diameter [mm]
JE-LiYCY (with armouring type R, B, Q or Z) 2 or 3 pairs twisted 0.5
TWAVB 4 or 6 x 0.8mm (0 V 0.8
wire)

Ideally, the maximum length of a J-Bus cable is 1200 m.

CAUTION
Do not mix J-bus A and J-bus B signals in one pair.

5.4.6 Cables for series circuit

- Make sure the cables meet the specifications. See the table below.

Table: 5.13 Series circuit cable specifications

Type Description
Conductor Stranded, copper single-conductor with a 8.3 mm2 cross-section.
Insulation Cross-linked polyethylene, ethylene-propylene-rubber, or buna-
rubber.
Jacket Chlorosulfonated polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, or
heavy duty neoprene jacketed.
Shield type Metal-tape shielding between the insulation and the jacket or
between the jacket and a non-metallic covering.

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5.4.7 Install cables for substation

- Install the required cabling at the substation for each planned equipment. See also the
figure below.
- Keep power cables and remote control cables separated from each other.

A
B

A Cables come through the ceiling.

B Cables come through a false room under
the substation.

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6 Installation

WARNING
Always wear protective gloves and shoes when you do work on the equipment
or the series circuit.

WARNING
Make sure that the power is OFF when you install the equipment.

6.1 Main installation procedure

1. Check the pre-installation. See § 6.2.
2. Check the required tools. See § 6.3.
3. Transport the cabinet to the correct location. See § 4.2.
4. Unpack the equpment. See § 4.3.
5. Install the equipment. See § 6.4.
6. Make sure that the panels are removed. See § 6.5.
7. Install the electrical connections:
- Switch off the power supply. See § 6.6.
- Route the cables. See § 6.7.
- Install additional earthing. See § 6.8.
- Connect the power input supply. See § 6.9.
- Connect the output to the series circuit. See § 6.10.
- Connect the back-indication signals ON and REG.ERR. See § 6.11.

8. Install the remote control connections. See § 6.12.

9. Install the panels. See § 6.13.

6.2 Check pre-installation

Table: 6.1 Check list to check pre-installation

Checked Item
The substation meets the general requirements.
The cables have been installed according to an applicable layout.
All the cables have enough slack to connect to the equipment.
All the cables meet the specifications.
For each equipment there is a power supply cable available.
For each equipment there is a remote control cable available.
For each equipment there is a series circuit cable available.

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6.3 Required tools

Safety - Protective gloves;
- Protective shoes.

Meters - True RMS Multimeter;

- Isolating measurement transformer;

CAUTION
The output voltage of the 30 kVA / 6.6 A equipment can reach approximately
4600 V at full load.

- Insulation tester "Megger" 5000 V or 10000 V;

- AC True RMS measurement device, scale 10 and 30 A.

CAUTION
The current regulation is +/- 1%. To make an acceptable readjustment of the
output current, the precision of the meter should be better than
0.5% for the adjusted value.

Tools - A standard electrical and mechanical tool kit;·

- Screwdrivers with protection up to 1000 V;
- A spanner set (socket spanners);·
- Allen key 8 mm.

Cables - Earth wire;

- Feeder cable.

6.4 Install
6.4.1 Inspection
1. Carry out a general inspection. See § 4.1.
2. Remove all the panels of the equipment. See § 6.5.
3. Examine if the inner side of the equipment is not damaged.
4. Examine the transformers for displacement or bending.
5. If you see damage, displacement or bending, tell the carrier immediately.

6.4.2 Attach equipment to floor

The procedure applies to an equipment without wheels only.

1. Attach the equipment to the floor. Install

bolts in the slots (A).

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6.5 Remove panels

The panels of the equipment can be removed for installation or maintenance procedures.

CAUTION

- Do not operate the equipment with any of the panels removed.

- Do not mix panels from different equipments.
- Always connect the earthing wires before you install the panels.

6.5.1 Front and rear panel

Remove panel

1. Open the locks (B). Use an Allen key 8 mm.

2. Remove the panel (A).

Note
The front panel is a hinged
panel. The front panel stays
attached to the equipment. 2

1 B

A
8

Disconnect wires

1. Disconnect the green/yellow earthing wires.

The wires have a fast-on connector.

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6.5.2 Top panel

1. Remove the bolts (A) or the optional lifting
lugs (B).
2. Remove the panel (C). A

C
B

6.5.3 UI panel: small cabinet

Remove panel

1. Remove the screws (A). B A

2. Remove the panel (B).

Disconnect wires

1. Disconnect the power cable from connector C

J1 (A).
2. Disconnect the local bus cable from
connector J2 (B)
3. Disconnect the earthing wire (C).
SW1

J1
J2

D2
D3
D4
D5

SW2

B A

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6.5.4 UI panel: big cabinet

Remove fused input switch and complete handle (A)

1. Open the handle (I).

2. Move up the handle (II).
3. Pull and remove the handle (III).

III

II I
A

Remove panel

1. Loosen the screws (A).

2. Remove the panel (B).
B

Disconnect wires

1. Disconnect the power cable from connector C

J1 (A).
2. Disconnect the local bus cable from
connector J2 (B)
3. Disconnect the earthing wire (C).
SW1

J1
J2

D2
D3
D4
D5

SW2

B A

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6.6 Switch OFF power supply

Small cabinet 1. Switch OFF the fused input switch (A).
2. Switch OFF the main power supply at the
disconnection device.
3. Open the main switch on the main
distribution board.
4. Disconnect the equipment from the series
circuit.

Big cabinet 1. Switch OFF the fused input switch (A).

2. Switch OFF the main power supply at the
disconnection device.
3. Open the main switch on the main
distribution board. III
4. Disconnect the equipment from the series
circuit. II I

6.7 Route cables

Overview
D

C
B
F
E

A Shaft A
B Shaft B
C Shaft C
D Shaft D
E Front cable entries
F Rear cable entries

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Route cables
CAUTION

- Keep the power cables separated from other cables.

- Do not let the series circuit cables touch the transformer winding. The
transformer winding becomes extremely hot during operation.

1. Use gland plates and correctly sized glands to route the cabling.
2. Tie the cables to the shaft walls with a cable tie.
3. Route the cables. See the tables below.

Table: 6.2 Routing for power input cables

Cabinet size Route through

Small Rear cable entries (F).
Big Rear cable entries (F).

Table: 6.3 Routing for power output cables

Output type Route through
Output terminal Front cable entries (E).
SCO (option) Front cable entries (E).
CS (option) Rear gland plate and shaft C.

Table: 6.4 Routing for remote control cables

Cabinet size Route through

All Rear cable entries and shaft D.

6.8 Install additional earthing

1. Connect an earthing wire to the M6
earthing stud (A). Use an earthing wire with A
a cross-section of at least 16 mm². The wire
must be as short as possible.
2. Connect the earthing wire to the earthing
network of the substation.

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6.9 Connect power input supply

Strip cables 1. Strip the input supply cables and earthing wires. See the tables below.

Table: 6.5 Input supply cables earthing wires for equipments 208 / 220 / 230 / 240 V
Output power Section supply Strip length Section ground Strip length
[kVA] cable [mm2] supply cable wire [mm2] earthing wire [mm]
[mm]
2.5 4 16 4 16
4 6 16 6 16
5 10 16 10 16
7.5 16 16 16 16
10 25 22 16 18
15 35 22 16 18
20 50 22 25 18

Table: 6.6 Input supply cables and earthing wires for equipments 380 / 400 / 415 V

Output power Section supply Strip length Section Strip length earthing
[kVA] cable [mm2] supply cable earthing wire wire [mm]
[mm] [mm2]
2.5 4 16 4 16
4 4 16 4 16
5 4 16 4 16
7.5 6 16 6 16
10 10 16 10 16
15 16 18 16 18
20 25 22 16 18
25 35 22 16 18
30 50 22 25 18

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Connect: wire The connection is based on screw terminals.

sections up to
35 mm2

Connect - 1

1. Put the cables through the stress-relief

clamp (A)
2. Connect the input supply cables to the
terminals (B).
3. Connect the earthing wire to the B
terminal (C).
4. Tighten the screw of the stress-relief clamp.

Connect - 2

1. Connect the earthing wire to the earthing

network (A) of the substation.

Connect: wire The connection is based on 70 mm2 bolt terminals.

sections above
35 mm2

Connect - 1

1. Put the cables through the stress-relief

clamp (A) BC
2. Connect the power cables to the
terminals (B). Use a 13 mm socket
spanner.
3. Connect the earthing wire to the
terminal (C).
4. Tighten the screw of the stress-relief clamp.

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Connect - 2

1. Connect the earthing wire to the earthing

network (A) of the substation.
A

6.10 Connect output to series circuit

CAUTION
If the series circuit cable is screened, you must connect the screen to an
earthing network either inside or outside the equipment.

The procedures show how to connect the integrated output connections:

- Standard, small cabinet. See § 6.10.1.
- Standard, big cabinet. See § 6.10.2.
- With CS (option), small cabinet. See § 6.10.3.
- With CS (option), big cabinet. See § 6.10.4.
- With built-in SCO (option). See § 6.10.5.

If the output connection is not integrated in the equipment, see the dedicated installation
manuals:
- AGLAS Master;
- External SCO.

6.10.1 Standard, small cabinet

Strip cables

1. Strip the cables at the end. A B

- A: unscreened cables
- X: 16 mm;
- ∅ Y: less than or equal to 7 mm;
- ∅ Z: less than or equal to 12 mm.
- B: screened cables
- X: 14 mm;
Z Z
- ∅ Y: less than or equal to 14 mm;
- Z: less than or equal to 50 mm.
X
X

Y
Y

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Connect - 1

1. Lead the series circuit cables and the

earthing cable through the stress relief
clamps (A).
2. Install the the series circuit cables in the
connectors (B), labeled OUT 1 and OUT 2.
3. Install the the earthing wire in the B
connector (C), labeled GRND. C
4. Make sure the cables are connected. B
5. Tighten the screws of the stress relief
clamps.

Connect - 2

1. Connect the earthing wire to the earthing

network (A) of the substation.

6.10.2 Standard, big cabinet

Strip cables

1. Strip the cables at the end. A B

- A: unscreened cables
- X: M10;
- ∅ Y: less than or equal to 7 mm;
- ∅ Z: less than or equal to 12 mm. Z
- B: screened cables
- X: M10;
Z
- ∅ Y: less than or equal to 7 mm; Y
- Z: 100 mm. Y

X X

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Connect

1. Connect the series circuit cables to the

lightning arrestors (A).
2. Connect the earthing wire to the earthing
A
terminal (B).
3. Connect the earthing wire to the earthing
network of the substation.
4. With cable ties, tighten the cables to the
rail (C).
C

6.10.3 With Circuit Selector (CS) (option), small cabinet

The number of terminals available for series circuit connections depends on your order.

CAUTION
Make sure you connect all terminals. If you do not want to use all terminals,
put the free terminals into short-circuit.

1. Strip the cables at the end. In the case of a

screened cable, remove the outer sheet of C
the cable between the terminals and the
earthing bar.
2. Connect the two cables for each series
circuit to the corresponding output A
terminals (A). B
3. Connect the cables to the earthing bar (B).
Use earthing clamps. D
- Screened cable (C): connect the
screen to the earthing bar;
- Unscreened cable (D): connect the
cable to the earthing bar for stress
relief.

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6.10.4 With Circuit Selector (CS) (option), big cabinet

The number of terminals available for series circuit connections depends on your order.

CAUTION
Make sure you connect all terminals. If you do not want to use all terminals,
put the free terminals into short-circuit.

1. Strip the cables at the end. In the case of a

screened cable, remove the outer sheet of
the cable between the terminals and the
earthing bar.
2. Connect the two cables for each series A
circuit directly to the corresponding HV-
contactors (A). B
3. Between two circuits, connect one cable
from each circuit to the same terminal (B).
4. Connect the cables to the earthing bar (C).
Use earthing clamps.
- Screened cable: connect the screen to
the earthing bar; C
- Unscreened cable: connect the cable
to the earthing bar for stress relief.

6.10.5 With built-on Series CutOut (SCO), small cabinet (option)

Remove cover

1. Remove the cover (A) of the SCO.

Strip cables

1. Strip the cables at the end. A B

- A: unscreened cables
- X: 14 mm; U
- ∅ Y: less than or equal to 7 mm;
- ∅ Z: less than or equal to 12 mm.
- B: screened cables
- X: 14 mm; Z
Z
- ∅ Y: less than or equal to 7 mm;
- Z: 29 mm;
- U: 10 mm;
X
X

Y
Y

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Connect

1. Put the output cablies through the stress

relief clamps (A). B
2. Connect the output cables to the to the
C
terminals labeled OUT3 and OUT4 (B).
3. If you use a screened cable, connect the B
screen to the GRND (C).
4. Tighten the screw of the stress relief clamp.

6.10.6 With built-on Series CutOut (SCO), big cabinet (option)

Remove cover

1. Remove the cover (A) of the SCO.

Strip cables

1. Strip the cables at the end. A B

- A: unscreened cables
- X: 14 mm; U
- ∅ Y: less than or equal to 7 mm;
- ∅ Z: less than or equal to 12 mm.
- B: screened cables
- X: 14 mm; Z
Z
- ∅ Y: less than or equal to 7 mm;
- Z: 29 mm;
- U: 10 mm;
X
X

Y
Y

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Connect

1. Connect the output cables to the red

connectors (A). C A
2. If you use a screened cable, connect the
screen to an earthing ponit at the
bottom (B). Use a 6 mm socket wrench.
3. Connect the output cables tightly to the
rail (C).

6.11 Connect back-indication signals ON and REG.ERR

Cable „ Screened cable.
specifications „ The cross-section of the cable must be applicable to the load of this terminal block.
„ The insulation level must be is applicable to the operation voltage level of the load.

The signals must have simple, potential free contacts. The maximum contact load is:
- AC - 110 V - 2 A - 220 VA;
- DC - 110 V - 2 A - 60 VA.

Connect the 1. Connect the cables to the connector X7 of

cables the PSL (A).

Terminal Description
1 ON
2 COMMON (for contacts
to terminal 1, 3 and 4)
3 REG.ERR./NC (normally 1
X73
2 4
X6
1 2 1
X5
2 3

closed contact)
4 REG.ERR./NO (normally A
open contact)

2. Connect the screen of the cable to the earth at both ends to limit high-frequency
disturbance.
3. Connect the cables to your monitoring system.

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6.12 Connect remote control cables

6.12.1 Earth remote control cabling
Carry out the procedure when an earthing feeder is present in the remote control cable harness.

1. Attach the cable harness to the earthing

12
11
10
9
8

and stress relief bar (A). Use the clamp (B)

P1
7

J1
6

W6
5

W5
4
3
2

P3
1

provided with the equipment. P6 12

11
10
9

- The earthing bar also works as a

12 8
11

P1
7

J1
10 6
9

W6
5

W5
8 4
7

stress relieve system.

3

P2
6 2
5

P3
1
4
3
2

- If you do not use the earthing clamp,

P4
1
12
11
P3 10
9

W5
P2 8

connect the screen to any other

7

P2
P1 6
5

P3
4
3
2

earthing point on the multiwire or J-

1

P5

Bus PCB.

B
A

6.12.2 Connect multiwire cables (option)

1. Connect the cables for the control and
back-indication signals to P1 (output) and
P2 (input). To connect the individual wires

J1

W6
to the WAGO connectors, use the specific 12
11
10
9
8

P1
7

J1
6

tool delivered with the equipment. 5

W6
W5
4
3
2

P3
1

2. Make sure the multiwire cable is earthed.

P6 12
11
10
12 9
11 8

P1
7

J1
10 6
9

See § 6.12.1.
5

W6
8

W5
4
7 3

P2
6 2
5

P3
1
4 12
3 11
2 10
P4
1 9
12 8
11

P1
P3 10 7
6
9 5
8

W5
P2
4
7 3

P2
P1 6 2
5

P3
1
4
3
2
1
12
11
10
P5 9
8
7

P2
6
5
4
3
2
1

6.12.3 Connect J-Bus cables (option)

Connect
1. Connect the wires. See § 7.6.
- Connect for a four wire connection (RS422) to the pair Tx+/Tx- and the pair Rx+/Rx-;
- Connect for a two wire connection (RS485) to the pair Tx+/Tx-.

2. Make sure the J-Bus cable is earthed in the tower only, not in the equipment cabinet.

6.13 Install panels

1. Install the panels in reverse order of removal. See § 6.5:
- Front and rear panels;
- Top panel;
- UI panel.

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7 Technical data

7.1 Technical characteristics

Table: 7.1 Technical characteristics

Item 2.5 to 10 kVa 15 to 30 kVA

Rated powers [kVA]
12
Rated input voltage [V]
Rated frequencies [Hz]
Current regulation limits
2.5 / 4 / 5 / 7.5 / 10 15 / 20 / 25 / 30
FAA: 220 / 230 / 240 / 380 / 400 (± 15%)
IEC: 230/ 400 (± 15%)
50 / 60 (± 7.5%)
Current regulation is guaranteed under the following conditions
(±1.5%):
- A minimum of 30% of lamp transformers with an open
circuit in their secondary side. This is for a range from
half-load to full-load.
- For nominal input voltage:
- IEC: ± 10%
- FAA: + 10% / -5%

Operation from -5% to -15% (FAA) or from -10% to -15% (IEC)

of nominal input voltage with full load can cause output current
to be too low at the maximum brightness step.

Operation at +15% of the nominal input voltage is restricted to

a maximum period of 1 hour. This helps to prevent that
components become overheated or overstressed.

Output current [A] 6.6

Remote control and Multiwire, single or dual wire industrial field bus (J-Bus), or the
monitoring two combined
Net weight [kg]3
Maximum 380 380
2.5 kVA 57
4 kVA 103
5 kVA 120
7.5 kVA 123
10 kVA 155
15 kVA 220
20 kVA 235
25 kVA 250
30 kVA 303
crate 40 50
CS cabinet (option) 50 15
1) 25 and 30 kVA, only for 380/ 400/ 415 V.
2) Some readjustments are possible in the ranges 220 - 240 V and 380 - 415 (420 V). For
readjustments, contact ADB.
3) The net weights depend on the chosen configuration.

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7.2 Applicable standards

The equipment is in accordance with these standards:

Table: 7.2 Applicable standards

Standard Description
ICAO Aerodrome Design Manual, Part 5 paragraphs
3.2.1.4/5/6
FAA AC 150/5345-10F and L829
IEC IEC 61822

7.3 ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

The equipment is designed to operate in an industrial electro-magnetic environment. The
regulator complies with IEC 61822, in accordance with IEC 61000-6-4 and IEC 6-6-2 (generic
standard for industrial environment). The equipment is, with adapted test levels, in accordance
with IEC/TS61000-6-5, G (substation environment, location G).

7.4 Ambient conditions

The equipment is air-cooled without fans. Thus, the equipment must have a good airflow,
especially if they operate near the maximum temperature.

Table: 7.3 Ambient conditions

Item Description
Temperature From -20 up to +55 °C
Altitude From 0 (sea level) up to 1000 meter
Relative humidity From 10% up to 95% RH without condensation

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7.5 Dimensions
The small cabinet (A) and the big cabinet (B):

A B

Z2
Z2

Z1

Z1

Y X Y X

Table: 7.4 Dimensions

Item A - 2.5 to 10 kVa B - 15 to 30 kVA

X [mm] 400 600
Y [mm] 600 600
Z1 [mm] 500 500
Z2 [mm] 930 1280
Dimensions with options [mm]
Wheels Height + 100
Lifting lugs Height + 50
CS Height + 500
Bolts M12 Height + 15

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7.6 J-Bus PCB: Slave connections

The figures show the wire connections for the slave side. The connections for the master side
depend on the used hardware.

J-bus type Single J-bus: Bus A P1 Dual J-bus: Bus A P1 and Bus B P3
Two wire
RS485
P1 P1 P3
Tx + Tx + Tx +
1 1 1
2 2 2
Tx - Tx - Tx -
3 3 3
4 4 4
0V 0V 0V
5 5 5
PE 6 PE 6 PE 6

Four wire
RS422
P1 P1 P3
Tx + Tx + Tx +
1 1 1
Rx + Rx + Rx +
2 2 2
Tx - Tx - Tx -
3 3 3
Rx - Rx - Rx -
4 4 4
0V 0V 0V
5 5 5
PE 6 PE 6 PE 6

- Tx+ an Tx- connections: first pair of the cable;

- Rx+ an Rx- connections: second pair of the cable (RS422);
- O V connections: second pair of the cable (RS485) or third pair of the cable (RS422).

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